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Reviewed by claire summers August 23, 2011
Disneyland in Anaheim has all the lively sights, sounds, and colors that blanket their TV ads, etc, but in my opinion it falls short of being usable for many adult wheelchair visitors. The various rides’ small seating capsules proved too challenging for me to squeeze into. I am not a large person (5’7"’ and about 110 pounds). I can, however, see how a disabled child could be easily lifted into a ride by a parent (but what if a parent needs to sit beside the child to steady him/her?). A disabled adult with good upper body strength and gymnast flexibility could squeeze into the small seating capsules, but for me, the Monorail and perhaps the Mark Twain Riverboat rides seemed like the most accessible rides the park had to offer. Long lines accompany each ride, so the management allows wheelchair users to enter the rides through the exit gate. Disabled riders must be able to enter and exit the rides quickly, which leaves many out in the cold. Accessible bathrooms were available, but they could never be mistaken for an amusement ride. I left the park wondering why Disney didn’t provide at least one longer seating capsule on each ride that would provide easier access.
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